A unified analysis of the Shuttle Orbiter aerothermodynamic environment and thermal protection system performance is presented using the Space Transportation System development flight data. Comparisons of predicted and measured temperatures and heating rates along the Orbiter lower windward fuselage centerline and lower wing 50 percent and 80 percent semi-spans are discussed. The results of this study indicate lower than predicted heating on windward fuselage surface but higher heating on the nose cap and 50 percent semi-span wing panels.
An assessment of the Space Shuttle Orbiter thermal environment using flight data
1983-06-01
Conference paper
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English
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